Surprise! ModBook gets an early ship date for 2008

Well, that was fast. Axiotron kicks off the new year by sending its modified …

Less than a week ago, we reported on the impending release of the ModBook from its vaporous state into a solid form, while speculating that it might end up competing with an as-yet unannounced similar product from Apple. Apparently the gang at Axiotron came to a similar conclusion, as they've pulled a surprise New Year's present out of their collective hats and shipped the ModBook almost two weeks ahead of schedule. Allegedly. (We'll believe it for sure when ours arrives at the Orbiting HQ.)

We're looking forward to seeing how the tablet-style Mac market shapes up in 2008, even if it ends up consisting of only one product. While I'm not making any promises, at least three staffers have expressed an interest in reviewing the ModBook for Ars. Stay tuned to find out whether that becomes a reality, or whether Axiotron is just pulling our legs.